Looking for a way to prepare for the LSAT Exam and a way to save money? Through a partnership between the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs and Binary Solution, NYU students and alumni are eligible for a reduced rate to the Binary Solution LSAT Preparatory course.
Interested in becoming a Mentor to a first or second year undergraduate student? Apply to be a FOCUS Mentor! FOCUS is a structured mentorship program designed to offer students with the opportunity to develop relationships with NYU Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students or other professionals who will serve as resources and/or advocates through establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship. Deadline for all applicants is October 1.
In making diversity a priority at NYU, the Center presents interactive training sessions, thought-provoking presentations, and innovative educational activities that enhance and encourage a deeper understanding of the multicultural nature of our campus community. Through diversity education, we seek to develop and create a sensitive, safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment. The Administrators Cultural Training Institute (ACT-I) is a professional development opportunity for administrators and graduate students interested in issues of equity and education.
Allows for informal conversations between faculty and graduate students of color over dinner. The theme allows for faculty to share their research and provide tips and other advice to graduate students through their own expertise or shared experience. Each monthly dinner focuses on a different topic and all members of the university community are welcome to attend.
Each monthly social is designed for graduate students to network with each other across disciplines in a relaxing environment. All members of the University community are welcome to attend. Join us to Mix, Mingle & Build community. Socials include complementary appetizers, drink specials all night and music by DJ Trends.
The Hip-Hop and Pedagogy Initiative serves as an umbrella for the NYU community for hip-hop programming and events, and offers cutting edge resources and referrals for academic based hip-hop courses and trainings.
Facilitate a 1-credit course for NYU undergraduate students related to diversity and social justice through the Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) Program! IGD is a nationally recognized 1-credit course that brings together small groups of students from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and gain new knowledge related to diversity and social justice. This 8-week course is open to all undergraduate students, facilitated by trained NYU graduate students and takes place in the Spring semester.
What is an "-ism?" They surround us. We live them. We embrace them. We resist them. Examine the complex ways isms impact your life by taking part in the -ISM Project. The NASPA Award winning –ISM Project encourages students to analyze various "–isms" in our communities as they relate to race/ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic class, sex/gender, political affiliation, religion/spirituality, and other existing social constructs and identities. UParticipants utilize artistic platforms to creatively express their research and personal understanding of their selected -isms. The resulting projects are showcased at the annual –ISM Project Showcase at the end of the spring semester.
Making it in Media is a networking Q & A series in partnership with the Wasserman Center for Career Development that provides an opportunity for those interested in a career in media to connect with media professionals of diverse backgrounds. The panelists share how social identities and diversity have impacted their careers. MIIM is informative and open to all, offering job/internship suggestions, career advice, and general media analysis from industry veterans. Lunch is provided.
Multiple Identity Film/Speaker Series features local speakers and independent films that explore innovative ways personal and social identities such as race, class, religion, sexual orientation, gender and sexuality intersect.
The Nia (a Swahili word meaning “purpose”) Awards Ceremony honors the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students committed to promoting diversity and social justice from across the University each spring. In addition to student awards, Nia also celebrates an NYU alumni, faculty and administrator that demonstrates outstanding commitment to student development and service. We also honor the various groups and leaders within the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs. All NYU students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni are encouraged to nominate their peers and colleagues!
Check out the pictures from the 2011 -ISM Gala!
Check out the pictures from the 2011 Nia Awards Ceremony!
